American Security Robotics Act of 2026

Elise M. Stefanik

Republican · NY · Representative

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No cosponsors on record. Bills can pass without cosponsors — this often means the sponsor introduced the bill alone, either because it's a messaging bill, a chairman's mark, or simply early in the legislative cycle.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-04-02

Source: Congress.gov

This bill would likely establish rules and standards for how federal agencies can use robotic systems and automation technology in their operations, potentially addressing concerns about security, safety, and oversight of these technologies. The legislation would probably affect federal employees, agency budgets, and the companies that develop or sell robotics to the government by setting requirements for how these systems must be tested, monitored, and controlled. The bill is still in early stages and has been sent to the House committee responsible for reviewing government efficiency and accountability.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8189 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8189 To prohibit executive agencies from procuring or operating certain unmanned ground vehicle systems, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 2, 2026 Ms. Stefanik introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To prohibit executive agencies from procuring or operating certain unmanned ground vehicle systems, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``American Security Robotics Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON THE PROCUREMENT AND OPERATION OF COVERED UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLE SYSTEMS. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered nation.--The term ``covered nation'' has the meaning given the term in section 4872(f) of title 10, United States Code. (2) Covered foreign entity.--The term ``covered foreign entity'' means an entity that is-- (A) domiciled in a covered nation; (B) subject to the influence or control of the government of a covered nation, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Secretary of Defense; or (C) a subsidiary or affiliate of an entity described in subparagraph (A) or (B). (3) Covered unmanned ground vehicle system.--The term ``covered unmanned ground vehicle system'' means an unmanned ground vehicle system manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity. (4) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code. (5) Unmanned ground vehicle system.--The term ``unmanned ground vehicle system'' means a system that includes-- (A) a mechanical device, including a remote surveillance vehicle, autonomous patrol technology, mobile robotics, or a humanoid robot, that-- (i) is capable of locomotion, navigation, or movement on the ground; and (ii) operates at a distance from a human operator or supervisor based on commands or in response to sensor data or any combination thereof; (B) the payload of the mechanical device described in subparagraph (A); and (C) any external device used to control the mechanical device described in subparagraph (A). (b) Prohibition on Procurement of Covered Unmanned Ground Vehicle Systems.--Except as provided under subsection (e), the head of an executive agency may not procure any covered unmanned ground vehicle system. (c) Prohibition on Operation of Covered Unmanned Ground Vehicle Systems.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in subsection (e), beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, no executive agency may operate a covered unmanned ground vehicle system. (2) Applicability to contracted services.--The prohibition under paragraph (1) applies to any covered unmanned ground vehicle system being used by an executive agency through a contract for the services of the covered unmanned ground vehicle system. (d) Prohibition on Use of Federal Funds for Procurement or Operation of Covered Unmanned Ground Vehicle Systems.--Except as provided in subsection (e), beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds awarded through a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement, or otherwise made available, may be used to procure or in connection with the operation of a covered unmanned ground vehicle system. (e) Exemption to Prohibitions.-- (1) In general.--The head of an agency described in paragraph (2) is exempt from the prohibitions under subsections (b), (c), and (d) if-- (A) the procurement or operation of the covered unmanned ground vehicle system is in the national interest of the United States; and (B)(i)…

the sole purpose for the procurement or operation is-- (I) research, evaluation, training, testing, or analysis for electronic warfare, information warfare operations, cybersecurity, or the development of unmanned ground vehicle system or counter-unmanned ground vehicle system technology; or (II) conducting counter-terrorism or counterintelligence activities, protective missions, or Federal criminal or national security investigations, including forensic examinations; or (ii) the covered unmanned ground vehicle system, as procured or as modified after procurement but before operational use-- (I) can no longer transfer data to, or download data from, a covered foreign entity; and (II) poses no national security cybersecurity risk as determined by the head of the agency. (2) Agencies described.--The agencies described in this paragraph are-- (A) the Department of Homeland Security; (B) the Department of Defense; (C) the Department of State; and (D) the Department of Justice. <all>

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